Burkina Faso’s president Blaise Compaoré resigns after street protests

Blaise Compaoré, Burkina Faso’s leader of 27 years, has stepped down following violent protests against his attempt to seek a fifth term in power. 

In a statement read out by presenters on national television on Friday, Compaoré called for a 90-day transition to elections. 

Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I'm Proud to Be Gay'

Throughout my professional life, I’ve tried to maintain a basic level of privacy. I come from humble roots, and I don’t seek to draw attention to myself. Apple is already one of the most closely watched companies in the world, and I like keeping the focus on our products and the incredible things our customers achieve with them. 

At the same time, I believe deeply in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, who said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” I often challenge myself with that question, and I’ve come to realize that my desire for personal privacy has been holding me back from doing something more important. That’s what has led me to today. 

Samsung unveils Galaxy A series smartphones A5 and A3 targeted at the youth

By Emmanuel Chenze

The Galaxy A3 and the Galaxy A5 are not strangers to us. They have leaked before in very accurate photos. With just a few differences in the specifications leaked before and what Samsung has today officially announced, they were a long time coming and if priced well could be the start of better quarterly reports as far as financial losses currently plaguing the company are concerned. 

The Galaxy A series of mid-range smartphones is targeted at the youthful crowd with features like the camera’s selfie-taking capabilities taking centre stage and social networking using the devices being the main highlight. Of the two, the Galaxy A5 is the more “senior” device as it packs specs superior to the Galaxy A3 while still being able to come in slimmer than the latter. Both devices are incredibly slim at just under 7mm.

How Bill Gates Started – The Life of Microsoft’s Founder

By Anna Vital 

Bill Gates started out in a highly-educated family. But they were not programmers, not even engineers. Or technical people at all. So how did he start to be a genius hacker? 

His father was a lawyer. A very successful one. His mother a teacher. Reading magazines in middle school he first thought about how cool it would be to open a company. You could say that’s how he started – with a childish dream. Many kids have dreams though, so what happened next? 

9 Year-Old Spanish Boy Becomes Young Wildlife Photographer Of The Year

By Laura Lokkie 

Since 1964, the National History Museum in London has been organizing their annual Wildlife Photographer Of The Year contest. This year, the Grand title winner in Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year, which includes photographers up to 17 years of age, was Carlos Perez Naval – a 9-year-old boy from Spain. 

Carlos’ parents are tireless travelers, and they always take their son to all their trips around the world. When he was 4, he started taking photos of all the nature he saw – first with a compact camera and now with professional equipment. He gets a bigger lens every time he goes abroad. 

Carlos doesn’t need to be in far away lands to take nice photos – during the school year, the flora and fauna in his garden and surrounding Teruel can’t escape the “clicks” of his camera.

President Michael Sata to be buried at Embassy park

President Michael Sata to be buried on 11th Novermber 2014 at Embassy Park in Lusaka. This is according to the statement issued to the media by secretary to the cabinet Roland Msiska. 

Meanwhile President Michael Sata's remains will arrive in the country on Saturday 1 Novermber 2014, The President died in London on Tuesday 28th October,2014 were he went for medical check ups.

Mweene, Ng'andu nominated for YPIA’s 2014 Top 35 Africans Under 35

Zambia's young leaders, Erasmus Mweene and Mweshi Ngandu are among other African young people who were  nominated for YPIA’s 2014 Top 35 Africans Under 35. 

Mweene and Ng'andu were nominated in community development category.

In early 2014, Young People in International Affairs (YPIA) put out a worldwide call for nominations to find Africans under 35 years of age making an impact “in their respective countries, on the continent and in the wider world.” To qualify, they needed to have met the following conditions: Under the age of 35 at the time of call for applications; A citizen of an African country; Excelling in their respective field and area of expertise; Making a substantial impact on critical African issues and international affairs; Recognized among colleagues and the broader community as a leader/future leader (and); Values ethics and human rights. 

Mweene,26, has been named a global shaper by the World Economic Forum, engaging youth in social and economic issues ranging from development and sustainability to HIV/AIDS. He is a passionate activist for the disease, being a part of the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS; attending a number of forums in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Greece and the USA to name a few. He is also a founding director of Youth Activism for Change, a social platform implemented in Zambia bringing together other youth fighting to spark social change. He has recently returned from Dakar, Senegal where he attended the UN Pan African Leadership Summit. He is also the current Regional President of the Kairos Society. 

Meanwhile Ng'andu, 23, is passionate about social change and empowering young women, she is constantly working towards making herself a better person and encouraging others to do great for themselves. She was recently named ambassador to Zambia of Love167 Africa, and plans on reaching out to young females who have survived the effects of abuse and violence in order to help them move forward and maximize their full potential.She is a vibrant young woman, who always has something positive to contribute to any teamwork she gets involved in. Because of this she has been involved in a student society at her university that saw her spear heading many events and initiatives aimed at helping the community around them. Click here to read full stories of the nominated YPIA’s 2014 Top 35 Africans Under 35.

Malala Donates $50,000 To Reconstruction Of Schools In Gaza

By Precious Ayo

Nobel Prize winner and Pakistani education campaigner, Malala Yousafzai, has donated $50,000 towards the reconstruction of schools in war-torn Gaza in Palestine. Many public buildings and schools in the Gaza Strip were destroyed by Israeli warplanes and tanks during Gaza’s recent conflict with Israel. 

Dr Guy Scott takes over as acting president of Zambia

Dr Guy Scott will act as President during the transition period leading to elections to be held in 90 days.Dr Scott,the seating Vice president takes over as acting president of Zambia following the death of President Michael Sata who died in London last evening.

President Michael Sata dies

Zambian Preident Michael Sata has died. 

President Sata died in the early hours of today in London where he has been receiving medical treatment.

NASA confirms '6 days of total darkness in December 2014' is fake story

NASA has denied claims of an article circulating online that it confirmed a total blackout on Earth for six days in December due to a solar storm. 

Zee media reports that's an article titled “NASA confirms earth will experience 6 days of total darkness in December 2014” originated from an entertainment website Huzlers.com. Since then, the story has gone viral making netizens to believe it was for real. 

CBU students stabs a demo

By Winston Muleba II 

The Copperbelt University students staged a demonstration over delayed meal allowances. 

Student anticipated to have their accounts credited last week. 

In a quest to address the delayed meal allowances, Copperbelt University Students Union held a general meeting, which was not properly dissolved but turned to be demonstration. 

COBUSU executive urged student to remain calm as they wait for their meal allowances to be credited in their various accounts possibly by wednesday. 

Meanwhile, some students were apprehended by Zambia Police.

Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa shot dead

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa has died after being shot. 

Details are vague at present, but it has been confirmed that Meyiwa died from a gunshot wound. 

According to unconfirmed reports, Meyiwa was at his girlfriend's home in Vosloorus when a man demanded his cellphone and opened fire. Meyiwa was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. 

Meyiwa was in action on Saturday night when he helped the Buccaneers defeat Ajax Cape Town 4-1 at the Orlando Stadium in their Telkom Knockout quarter-final.

Source: News24

Your dreams are never far from your reach -Mwelwa

By Winston Muleba II, Zambia 

Your dreams are never far from your reach says Mwandwe Mwelwa. 

Mwelwa, 22year is a phenomenon, ambitious fashion designer and public administrator. 

She is the only child in her family and currently lives with her supportive mother, Mwansa T. Mwelwa in Kitwe on the Copperbelt province. 

“Put God first and everything will fall in place, remember He never fails.” she says. 

Mwelwa says some people she met while in Lusaka and on the Copperbelt have contributed to the person she has become. 

“I was born on the 2nd of October 1992 in Kitwe. I have spent most of my life and school days between the Copperbelt and Lusaka province. My primary school days where spent in Kitwe, I then moved to Lusaka for my lower secondary education at Kaweya Trust School for two years and moved back to Kitwe and completed my secondary school days at Kalulushi Trust School. Having done my primary and secondary in two provinces, I would say I have been exposed to so many things and above all I have met different people some of whom have contributed to who I am today.” she says.

26 drown on Lake Kariba

By  Chila Namaiko

TWENTY-SIX people, mostly pupils heading for independence celebrations, have drowned after the canoe they were in capsized on Lake Kariba. 

The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday after a canoe with 34 people on board, capsized on the crocodile-infested lake in Gwembe District. 

Chief Government spokesperson Joseph Katema expressed shock at the death of so many people, who included pupils and their teachers. 

Eight people survived after swimming to the safety of the shores of the lake and only the body of a body had been retrieved so far.

Photo credit: Talk Zimbabwe

Aliko Dangote, nominated for Forbes Africa Person Of The Year

Forbes Africa has released the Forbes Africa Person of the Year list. 

The Awards has, since its inception three years ago, attracted the highest calibre of nominees from across the continent. 

The event is scheduled to take place on the 4th of December 2014.  

Among other Africans nominated include Africa’s richest man by far, Aliko Dangote. Dangote’s company contributes considerably to the economy of Nigeria and the business mogul has donated large amounts of his wealth to community development and upliftment.

Apply for a Pan African Award for Entrepreneurship in Education (worth $10,000)

Deadline: 12th December, 2014 

Since 2007 Teach a Man to Fish in partnership with The Saville Foundation have been rewarding organisations that contribute to Africa’s long term growth and development through an entrepreneurial approach to education and training. The competition is open to all organisations that are based in Africa and working in education. 

Women and girls are the answer to innovation in Africa

By Maleele Choongo

Women in Senegal traditionally have few chances to acquire computer or programming skills. A young woman from Dakar has set out to change that. Binta Coudy De has created a tech hub, Jjiguene Tech Hub, that trains young women in computer and programming skills, preparing them for a career in the high-tech sector. 

Apply for Career opportunities for young Africans at the World Bank

Is your dream job at the World Bank? Check out these career opportunities for young Africans at the World Bank and tag a friend who would be interested! 

Nigerian man jumps into White House

It will probably go down as one of those ‘what’s he thinking’ moments and people will for sure share some laughs about it. 

Dominic Adesanya, a Maryland-based Nigerian student who is considered to be mentally unstable, would probably be in too much trouble to spare a laugh. 

President Sata pardons 975 prisoners

President Michael Sata has pardoned 975 prisoners from various prisons across the country as part of Golden Jubilee Celebrations. 

Meanwhile the President Sata has honored over 300 gallant men and women for their various contribution to the country before, during and after independence as Zambia celebrates its 50 years of Independence on Friday October 24.

University of Zimbabwe bans kissing on campus

A SHOWDOWN looms between the University of Zimbabwe and students after the institution recently issued a directive barring students from kissing or making any form of intimate gestures. 

In a circular pasted on students’ halls of residence, the university warned that anyone “caught in intimate position (kissing or having sex in public places),” risked immediate eviction from the halls of residence. 

10 African tech start-ups to look out

Africa is bursting with potential, especially when it comes to the tech start-up scene. A great number of companies have entered the African tech scene recently; however, 10 of these start-ups have shined, much like the glorious African sun, in the eyes of IT News Africa. 

While some of these start-ups are only just starting to break the mould… others have already been backed by large corporations such as Microsoft as well as Rwandan technology incubator, Think. With Africa boiling over with potential, we have listed the Top 10 African start-ups to look out for below.

Zambia's new K50 bank note

As Zambia celebrates 50 years of independence golden jubilee celebration, Below is a newly luanched K50 note by the bank of Zambia.

13 year old boy drowns in Kafue River

By Winston Muleba II, Kitwe 

On monday afternoon a boy drowned in the Kafue River in Kitwe. 

Eye witnesses disclosed to Global Bulletin and eBusiness that the deceased died after drowning. The witnesses further disclosed that the deceased went for swimming at Kafue Pumping station Dam after coming from a drinking spree with friends. 

In the process of swimming the boy hit into a stone which made him lose control and later drowned. 

Emmanuel, 13, drowned on Monday and the body was seen in the early hours of today by family and friends.

Story of Basanta Adhikari, a youth advocate in Nepal

 

“To fall in a mud is not a disgrace but to stay there is”. 

I failed many times in my life, but I never thought myself as a failure, more I failed, more I tried to stand up being stronger than before. For me Muhammad Ali is right, he says, “The meaning of life is not simply to exist or to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer”. 

I always think with same attitude to make myself better person than before and help the people who are in need. What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult for each other? 

Why young entrepreneurs need our attention

 

By Richard Branson

When I started Virgin more than four decades ago, I wanted to make people’s lives better. I felt then, and still feel, that business has enormous potential to be a force for good in the world. Companies can realize this potential by looking for ways to do things differently, and by putting our people and the planet up alongside profit as our driving forces. These are mutually reinforcing opportunities. Business doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game, where some win and others lose. Done right, everybody stands to gain — companies, communities, and the beautiful planet we live on. 

To achieve lasting progress we must nurture and learn from the next generation of business leaders. Some of these rising stars are already ahead of the curve, especially in the way they weave together their social and entrepreneurial passions. I think all of us could be doing more to encourage and support them. Businesses have a major role to play in tackling the world’s toughest challenges. To me, it makes perfect sense to tap into the energy of young business leaders who are not afraid to start companies and see how their products and services can make a difference in the world. 

Lifting Africa up by empowering its youth

 

By Fred Swaniker

Finding opportunities for young people is a critical challenge for Africa, where 62 percent of the population—more than 600 million young people—is below the age of 25. With no signs that population growth will slow in the decades to come, it is imperative that Africa leverage the talent and energy of its youth to create dramatically higher levels of prosperity and equality and avoid the latent risks of unemployment and social instability. 

Today, Africa finds itself in a precarious position on this most important issue. Youth unemployment is three times the continent’s overall average. The World Bank found that young people under 25 represent three-fifths of sub-Saharan Africa’s unemployed population, and 72 percent of the youth population lives on less than $2 a day. To help their families, 30 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 14 are forced to work, which robs them of the educational opportunities that could break their families’ cycles of intergenerational poverty. 

Ladi Delano, Nigeria’s Youngest Millionaire

The jet-setting Nigerian serial entrepreneur made his first millions as a liquor entrepreneur while living in China. In 2004, at age 22, he founded Solidarnosc Asia, a Chinese alcoholic beverage company that made Solid XS, a premium brand of vodka. 

Why Ideas Are Everything

 

By Amy Cosper

"Ideas, my dear, are a dime a dozen. Execution is not. Execution is the thing—it is rare and it is revered. The idea is not. There are many ideas and far fewer successful executions.” 

So sayeth the wise and bloviating, some would call seasoned CEO, speaking in a half-baked English accent one morning over salty eggs and exceedingly strong conference coffee. 

First things first: Do not call me “dear” or “kiddo” or anything other than my name—especially over salty eggs. It makes me cranky.

From Frustration into Profit: Former Dancer Talks Journey to Launch Eco-Friendly Undergarment

By Kandia Johnson

Ladies, how many times have you searched for nude undergarments or lipstick colors only to find the nude product didn’t match the color of your skin tone? For most people, the solution to this problem is beyond their control. For game changers, however, such as New York-based founder of Nude Barre, Erin Carpenter, the solution lies within–identify a problem and redefine the way people think about a product or service in a particular market.

“During my first photo shoot as a Knicks City Dancer in 2007, I was often required to wear flesh toned dance tights, fishnets, and a strapless/convertible bra undergarments as part of my uniform,” Carpenter says. “During the shoot, all the dancers were complaining about how their tights, by the leading dance brands, did not match their skin color and looked crazy. I would spend hour’s dying/spray painting tights and shoes to match my skin tone.”

In true entrepreneurial fashion—during a moment of frustration—Carpenter founded Nude Barre, a specialty line of eco-riendly undergarments made in 16 shades of nude to match all skin tones.

Six years later, several celebrities have been “caught in the nude.”  From talk show host Wendy Williams who serves as a product ambassador to members of Bravo TV’s Real Housewives franchise and members of The New York Knicks’ Dancers.

A call for application: £20,000 grant to support visual storytelling in Human Rights

Deadline: 31 October 2014 

World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch have jointly announced a call for applications for the Fourth Tim Hetherington Grant. Photojournalists, documentary photographers and multimedia producers around the world are invited to apply for it. 

The grant, worth 20,000 euro, is intended for the support of a visual storyteller in completing an existing project on a human rights theme. 

Pistorius sentenced for five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for culpable homicide, which will concurrently run with his three-year sentence for negligently discharging a firearm in a restaurant.

Meet Wale Tinubu, The Young Man Building Africa’s Largest Energy Company

Adewale Tinubu, who founded what has grown into Nigeria’s “largest downstream petroleum marketing company”, Oando PLC., with a seed capital of N5,000. This corporate profile was triggered by Wale’s latest move, the agreement entered by Oando’s subsidiary, Oando Energy Resources, to acquire the entire business of ConocoPhillips in Nigeria for a sum of $1.79 billion. 

When this deal is completed – and Wale’s group had already made initial deposit of over $400 million with complicated financial engineering in top gear to pay up the outstanding -Oando’s daily oil exploration would skyrocket from 4,500 mbpd to 50,000 mbpd, establishing it as the largest indigenous oil exploration company. 

President Sata goes for Medical check-up

According to a press release issued by Special assistant to the president for press and public relations George Chellah, his Excellency, Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata, President of the Republic of Zambia, left for a medical check- up abroad. 

First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba, some family members and his press aide accompanied the Head of State.

Kitwe, a city engulfed with Garbage

By Winston Muleba Junior

A city with a largest population on the Copperbelt which is also regarded as harbor of the Copperbelt Province and apparently a second largest city in terms of size and population in Zambia is arrayed with garbage’s in the central business district. 

Food and Digestion

Why we need food

We all enjoy and eat food but why do we need it and what does our body do with it? Below are some of the main reasons why we need food.

• For energy
  You need food to work your muscles and other body organs. Food is the body’s fuel that keeps it going, without it the body would not work.


• For growth and repair
  In order for your body to grow you need to make new cells. New cells are also needed to replace old or damaged cells. Your body makes these new cells from the chemicals in your food.


• To stay healthy
  There are lots of reactions taking place in the cells of your body to keep you healthy and keep your body working. Certain chemicals are needed for these reactions which can only be taken in from the food you eat.

Andella Chileshe Scoops Miss Princess of The World Beauty Pageant

Andella Chileshe Matthews, Miss Zambia UK represented Zambia at the World Finals of the 2014 Miss Princess of the World Beauty Pageant which took place in Ostrava in the Czech Republic. 

The world final of the beauty contest Miss Princess of the World 2014,was held on friday at ČEZ Arena in Ostrava. 

Five dozen jurors chose the most beautiful “princess” of the world, Andella Chileshe Matthews of Zambia. The first runner-up was Monika Vaculíková, and second runner-up was Daiana Ayelen Arlettaz from Argentina.

Photo credit: Miss princes of the world

Kwamie Liv - a songstress

By Winston Muleba II, Zambia

Use yourself in such a way that maximizes your positive output says Kwamie Liv. 

Liv is a Danish–Zambian based in Copenhagen. 

She says young people must trust their guts, understand the box, but try to think outside it. 

Liv is a songstress and recently released her first EP ‘Lost in the Girl’. 

“I’m currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark. I have a family in Zambia, and hope to return sooner rather than later. My mother is Danish and my father is Zambian.” she says. 

30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs In Africa 2014

There has never been a more inspired generation of young Africans. These builders, innovators and risk takers are fervent in their resolve to transform the continent. They are solving critical socio-economic problems, exporting African culture to the world, creating job opportunities for Africans, re-telling Africa’s stories, and writing the future. 

Meet the 30 prodigies transforming Africa as we speak.

Meet The 10-Year-Old CEO Of Mr. Cory’s Cookies!

He’s the founder and CEO of Mr. Cory’s Cookies, his own booming cookie business that he started in an effort to help his mom buy a car after moving from NYC to New Jersey in 2009. 

According to New York Daily News, Nieves began selling his sweets when he was 5 years old by offering passersby hot cocoa, lemonade, and cookies from a stand in his hometown of Englewood, New Jersey. 

The line of cookies grew so much in popularity that they are now available at markets and events throughout his home state and also in neighboring New York. The young go-getter has even brought his pop-up store to the famed West Elm furniture store in New York City’s tres chic neighborhood of Chelsea.

Finally Boko Haram to Release Chibok Girls as Part of Cease-fire Deal

Militant group Boko Haram and the Nigerian government have reached a cease-fire agreement that calls for the release of more than 200 girls the militants kidnapped from the town of Chibok in April. 

On April 14, dozens of Boko Haram fighters stormed a secondary school in Chibok, kidnapping around 270 girls. Fifty-seven managed to escape.

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Apply For a Fully Funded IREX Community Solutions Program

Deadline:October 27, 2014

REX is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Community Solutions Program. Please see the aapplication Instructions for more information on how to apply. The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working in Transparency and Accountability, Tolerance and Conflict Resolution, Environmental Issues, and Women and Gender Issues. CSP is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and implemented by IREX.

Piggery farming or how to become a successful entrepreneur

Rafello Khongwar is a 30 years old graduate student from the Indian district of Ri-Bhoi. Agriculture, vegetables, fruit crops, piggery, poultry and fishery compose his six farming systems. After running his own enterprise for the last four years, he could earn a rich dividend from kharif vegetable cultivation as well as from poultry farming and, as a record, he earned a net profit of 68,935 IRP in seven months (around 1,145 USD) out of the raising of 2,400 birds. 

In spite of the unemployment pressure, Rafello did not succumb to it and quite intelligently opted for the farming profession where his father and forefathers did have expertise. However, he didn’t stick to his parental land for developing an integrated farming system; instead, he selected nearly 5 acres of land in a village and finally purchased the land by taking a loan from his relatives. 

Mthembu: South Africa’s best young scientist for 2014

Seventeen-year-old Nondumiso Mthembu made her home town of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, proud when she outshone 821 other young scientists to walk away with the prize for the Best Overall Project at the 34th annual Eskom Expo for International Young Scientists. 

The Eskom Expo showcases scientists in the making from over 31 regions and four countries and aims to encourage young people in Africa to participate in science, technology, engineering and maths activities in order to promote an interest in these subjects. 

Meet Dr. Kakenya, a woman of Inspiration for All Who Face Great Odds

Kakenya Ntaiya’s story is one that should make you weep. But her telling of it is powerful, strong, passionate, and defies pity. Despite recounting her traumatic experience of female genital cutting, her story is one of victory, education, empowerment; not that of a victim. 

Tanzanian police officers fired after kissing photo went viral

Three officers were fired for breaking the local force's code of conduct after the couple and photographer were held accountable.

It is alleged that the photograph may have been taken back in 2012, but was only recently posted on social media. 

Both the pair and the photo-taker were immediately terminated.

Facebook founder donates $25M to help combat Ebola

The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced a donation of twenty-five million dollars to help combat Ebola. Mr Zuckerberg said the money would be used by the US Centers for Disease Control to ensure that the virus did not become a long-term global health crisis. 

The US secretary of state, John Kerry, praised the donation as terrific leadership.

Photo credit:www.naibuz.com

On sacrifice

‘‘In Life, you don’t get anywhere or do anything you hope to without some sort of sacrifice’’.Stephen Saad.

Stephen Saad is a South African billionaire whose net worth is estimated at $1 billion. He is the co-founder of Aspen Pharmacare, South Africa’s leading publicly-traded drug manufacturer on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Photo credit: www.forbes.com

Apply For Fully Funded Social Entrepreneurship Forum For Social Entrepreneurs in Sweden

Deadline is November 2nd, 2014 

The SE Outreach Accelerator is an exciting 8 week program that takes place in Stockholm, Sweden. It is a capacity-building program that is designed to equip the participants with entrepreneurial skills to enable them to scale up their impact and accelerate their growth, thereby creating a multiplier effect of the positive impact they are having. 

SHARE YOUR STORY: THOSE WHO SEEK FIND; AND TO THOSE WHO KNOCK, THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED

Greetings I hope you are in good health. 

I am X, a youth from Kitwe, lady, 22 years of age. I stay with my uncle. 

I have great passion for education but I do jot a have anyone to sponsor me. When I wrote my grade nine exams I failed, thus resorted to rewriting which I did. This time around I managed to clear some subjects but still didn’t do well. Some people advised that I proceed to grade ten, a step I was willing to take but then I had no one to sponsor me. Then I was staying in luanshya with my widowed mother who is not in any form of employment hence surviving by the grace of God. My father died when I was young. I have relatives but they have not shown interest in educating us.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!Meet Erasmina Massawe, Gender Mainstreaming Coordinator UN Women

Massawe from Tanzania says as UN Women they support projects promoting women’s economic empowerment and to end violence against women and girls.

“Working with the UN to promote women’s rights and gender equality is a dream come true. Through working in gender equality, women’s empowerment and human rights I see the impact of our work at the grass roots level and at the policy level, such as giving a voice to women and increasing the number of women in leadership and decision making. As UN Women, we have supported the women’s movement in learning best practices and coordination of advocacy initiatives on women’s rights and gender equality. We also support projects promoting women’s economic empowerment and to end violence against women and girls.” she says.

Photo credit: UN Women/Julie Vainqueur

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!The plight of African women and girls challenges me - Maggie

Maggie 22 year old from Uganda, East Africa says she uses her VOICE to help women and girls in Africa. 

"I have always been challenged by the reality of the plight of the African women and girls since I matured. After graduating from Kampala University, together with my friends decided to start a Charity called "Women And Children's Empowerment Network in Africa" in the year 2008. The problems of the rural women and children are quite invisible to the outside world and media. So, through our programs like reproductive health, women and children' rights, education, livelihood development, legal aid, and others, we have been able to make a huge difference. I believe that the women and girls are the prime custodians of their success! Indeed, we can change the world for better! May we raise our voices together!" She says.

Michael Essien rubbishes rumours that he has contracted Ebola virus

Ex-Chelsea ace Michael Essien has taken to his Twitter account, to refute reports that he has contracted the deadly Ebola virus. The deadly disease has already claimed thousands of lives in Africa and has spread to the US as well as mainland Europe. 

He tweeted: “No truth in internet rumours that I have contracted Ebola. I'm very well & I’m doing very good and will be training as usual tomorrow.”

Resa evicted from BBA Hotshots

The first person to be evicted form the Big Brother Hotshots is Resa. 

Resa becomes the first Zambian representative to be the first one to be evicted from BBA. History also indicates that, she is the second Zambian in the history of Big Brother to be evicted in the first week.
Meanwhile Macky2 was the only one who received 2 country votes (shocked). Goitse, M'am Bea, Sabina, Sipe, Trezagah, Permithias, Tayo, Arthur, Nhlanhla, Idris, Esther, Butterphly all got one country vote each. The rest got no country vote, so Biggie applied the tie breaker rule and broke down their votes to the numbers. Mira and Resa had the least votes, so they were evicted.